Academic IELTS Writing task 1 Sample 39 - Water use worldwide and water consumption in two different countries

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IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing - Line Graph + Table:

»You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph and table below give information about water use worldwide and water consumption in two different countries.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

» You should write at least 150 words.

Country

Population

Irrigated land

Water consumption per person

Brazil

176 million

26,500 km²

359 m³

Democratic
Republic
of Congo

5.2 million

100 km²

8 m³

Sample Answer 1:
The graph shows how the amount of water used worldwide changed between 1900 and 2000 and water consumptions of two countries compared to their population.

Throughout the century, the largest quantity of water was used for agricultural Purposes, and this increased dramatically from about 500 km³ to around 3,000 km³ in the year 2000. Water used in the industrial and domestic sectors also increased, but consumption was minimal until mid-century. From 1950 onwards, industrial use grew steadily to just over 1,000 km³, while domestic use rose more slowly to only 300 km³, both far below the levels of consumption by agriculture.

The table illustrates the differences in agriculture consumption in some areas of the world by contrasting the amount of irrigated land in Brazil (26,500 km³) with that in the D.R.C. (100 km²). This means that a huge amount of water is used in agriculture in Brazil, and this is reflected in the figures for water consumption per person: 359 m³ compared with only 8 m³ in the Congo. With a population of 176 million, the figures for Brazil indicate how high agriculture water consumption can be in some countries.

(Approximately 275 words)

Sample Answer 2:
The given graph shows the water consumption in different sectors and how water usage changes rapidly from 1900 to 2000. It also compares the consumption of water in the agriculture sector in two different countries according to their population.

Throughout the century, the highest water consumption could be observed in agricultural sector respectively which was initially 500 km³ and rose steadily approximately to 3000 km³ respectively. Usage of water recorded at a minimal level in 1900 and it remained same in half of the century. In 1950 and onwards, water consumption in industrial sector grew significantly to over 1000 km³ while in domestic sector slightly increment in water usages can be seen which was about only 300 km³.

The given table illustrates the water consumption in different areas of the world. Irrigated land in Brazil was 26,500 km2 with the population of 176 million and water consumption per person was 359 m³ whereas D.R.C possesses 100 km2 irrigated land with the lowest number of population (only 5.2 million) and they consumed 8 m³ water per person respectively. Moreover, Brazil consumed more water while Congo consumed less water in irrigated lands.

(Approximately 188 words) [ Written by - Faisal Ali ]

Sample Answer 3:
The line graph and table demonstrate the trends of the global water use in three different sectors from 1900 to 2000 and compares the water usage in Congo and Brazil in 2001. There was an overall upward trend in water use in these three sectors over this period. Water consumption in Brazil was much higher than that of Congo.

Consuming water in agriculture, industrial and domestic fields all increased dramatically during this time. The figures for agriculture show the most significant changes of all. Between 1900 and 1950 its quantity rose to around 1,000 km3 and then there was a sudden rise of 2,000 km3 in 2000. The patterns of industrial and domestic water consumption were very similar to each other. Starting at almost 100 and 50 km3 respectively in 1900 and had remained nearly constant until 1950. After that, the former jumped noticeably to around 110 km3 in 2000. Likewise, the later saw a significant peak, rising by nearly 5 times (from approximately 50 to 250 km3) at the same time.

It is clearly seen from the table that the water consumption in Brazil, which had 176 million people, was significantly higher than that of Congo in spite of lower population in Congo (5.2 million), which had 265 times as less space as Brazil had.

(Approximately 213 words | Written by - Mohammed Almatok)

Sample Answer 4:
The provided graph and table data reveals information about the usage of water in all around the world and also compares the water consumption, population and irrigated lands in Brazil and Congo.

Firstly, it can be stated that water was mainly used by three major sectors which were agriculture, industrial and domestic sectors. Secondly, Brazilian citizens consumed more water than the people of Congo did.

According to the line graph data, the irrigational need for water was dominance world widely. This consumption was around 500 Km3 in 1990; however, it increased sharply to approximately 3000 Km3 in 2000. The amount of industrial water consumption and domestic water usage were almost similar in 1990. Both of these water consumptions steadily remained sample until in 1950. After that, industrial sector consumed water more rapidly to over than 1000 Km3 in 2000. After 1970 the domestic needs for water increased but the highest consumption of water was in the agriculture sector.

The table depicts that, Brazil had far more population (176 million) than that of Congo (5.2 million). Irrigated land in Brazil was 25,500 square km while it was only 100 square km in Congo. Finally, the water consumption by Brazilian was 359 cubic meters per person compared to only 8 cubic meters by each citizen of Congo.

[ Written by - Waode Eti ]

Sample Answer 5:
The volume of water consumed in three sectors- agriculture, industry and domestic, in the twentieth century is demonstrated in the line graph. Meanwhile, the given table illustrates the differences between agricultural and personal water consumptions in Brazil and Congo in 2000.

As the line graph represents, the highest quantity of water was consumed, throughout the given years, for the farming and it soared remarkably from 500 km3 to around 3000 km3 in 2000. An inconsiderable amount of water was used for the industrial and domestic purposes till the mid of the century. From 1950 onward, industrial water use raised steadily to above 1000 km3 while domestic utilisation of water climbed more slowly to approximately 300 km3.

By looking at the table it is clear that Brazil had 176 million population and 26500 km2 irrigation fields compare to Congo that had 5.2 million population and just 100 km2 arming lands in 2000. Consequently, the volume of water consumed by an average Brazilian was overwhelmingly greater than the water consumption of a person who lived in Congo.

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The line graph presents data on global water usages in three important sectors from 1900 to 2000 whereas the table data compares population, farming land and water consumption per person in Brazil and Congo. Generally speaking, water consumption for agricultural needs was far greater than the industrial and domestic water usage, and average water use in Brazil was overwhelmingly higher than that of Congo.

In 1900, the highest global water consumption was by agriculture (500km3), whereas industrial and domestic needs were about one-fifth of that. After that, water use in agriculture has been characterised by a rapid and continuous upward trend, reaching 3000 km3 in 2000. Industrial and domestic use, on the other hand, was kept almost at the same level from 1900 to 1940. After 1940 there was a remarkable rise in industrial water use worldwide, which reached over 1000km3 in 2000. Domestic water use started to increase in the sixties and was around 200km3 in 2000.

According to the table data, the population of Brazil is 176 million, almost 34 times higher than the population of Congo. Brazil has 26.5 thousand km2 irrigation lands which are exactly 265 times larger than the farming lands in Congo. The average water consumption by a Brazilian is 359 m3, which is frantically higher than that of water consumption per person in Congo, almost 45 times higher.

The line graph gives information about the consumption of water in cubic km globally by three sectors (agriculture, industry and domestic) from 1900 to 2000 and the data presented in the table compares the water consumption per person in two different countries with their population and total cultivatable land.

Overall, agricultural sector started off in 1900 with a water use of about 500 km3 and then grew steadily until the consumption reached to 3000 km3 in 2000. While the industrial sector had a minimal water use from 1900 to 1950, same as domestic use, but it rose gradually till the year 2000 to be 1000 km3. However domestic use, on the other hand, increased to slightly less than 500 km3 in the year 2000. Overall agriculture sector needed more water compared to industrial and domestic uses.

The table illustrates water utilisation in two different countries, Brazil and Congo. Brazil had a population of 176 million and their total irrigated land area was 26,500 km3. Water consumption by each Brazilian on an average was 395 m3. In contrast, the Democratic Republic of Congo had far less population, only 5.2 million and they had only 100 km2 lands for irrigation. Water consumption by each citizen in Congo was recorded 8 m3 which was almost 45 times less than that of a Brazilian.

The line graph compares the water consumption in three different sectors worldwide between 1900 and 2000, while the table gives information about the population, area of farming land and water usage per person in Brazil and the Dominican Republic of Congo. It is clear that the amount of water consumption in 3 sectors (agriculture, industrial and domestic) constantly increased in the given period while the table clearly shows that Brazil had more population and used more water during this period.

Farming sector consumed the most amount of water worldwide over 100 years compared to the two other sectors. In 1900, Agricultural division used 500 km3 water while industrial and domestic sectors both consumed around 100km3. The consumption of water in the agricultural area rose constantly until it peaked in 2000 with 3000km3. On the other hand, industrial use and domestic use of water plateaued at around100-110km3 until 1940. After that, the usage of both areas increased but industrial area consumed more compared to domestic area from1960 to 2000.

On the other hand, Brazil has a total population of 176 million compared to a much lesser population of 5.2million in Congo. Brazil also used more water because it has more than 26 thousand km3 irrigated land while Congo has only 100km3. Finally, almost 360m3 were consumed per person in Brazil compared to a much lesser 8m3 in Congo.

The graph shows the water consumption in different sectors and how water usage changes rapidly between 1900 to 2000. It also compares the water consumption in the agriculture sector in two different countries according to their population.

Throughout the century, the highest water was consumed in agricultural sector respectively which was initially 500 km³ and rose steadily approximately 3000 km³ respectively. Usage of water recorded at a minimal level in 1900 and remained same in half of the century. In 1950 and onward, water consumption in industrial sector grew significantly to over 1000 km³ while in domestic sector slightly increment can be seen about only 300 km³.

The given table illustrates the water consumption in different areas of the world. Brazil irrigated land was 26,500 km³ with the population of 176 million and water consumption per person was 359 m³ whereas D.R.C possesses 100 km³ irrigated land with the lowest population only 5.2 million which consumed 8 m³ water per person respectively. Moreover, Brazil consumed more water while Congo consumed less water in irrigated lands than Brazil.